Has Kristoffer Vassbakk played in a World Cup before?

Norway has appeared in 4 World Cups. Check the Career tab for Kristoffer Vassbakk's full international history.

What position does Kristoffer Vassbakk play?

Kristoffer Vassbakk plays as a defender for Norway at the 2026 World Cup.

Which group is Norway in at the 2026 World Cup?

Norway are in Group I at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside France, Senegal, Iraq.

When does Norway play at the World Cup?

Norway's first match is on 2026-06-16 against Iraq at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough.

How old is Kristoffer Vassbakk?

Kristoffer Vassbakk is 28 years old.

Kristoffer Vassbakk – Norway | World Cup 2026 Player Profile

Kristoffer Vassbakk

Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer

Date of BirthApril 17, 1998 (age 28)

Place of BirthRælingen, Norway

Height / Weight198 / 92

PositionDefender

Current ClubBrentford

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2025-26 Season

Competition	MP	Gls	Ast
UEFA World Cup Qualifiers	2	1	0
Friendlies	4	0	0
World Cup	2	0	0
League Cup	3	0	1
FA Cup	1	0	0
Premier League	27	0	1
UEFA Nations League	2	0	0
World Cup - Qualification Europe	8	1	0
All Competitions	49	2	2

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World Cup 2026

Group I →

#	Team	P	W	L	GD	Pts
1	France	3	3	0	8	9
2	Norway	3	2	1	1	6
3	Senegal	3	1	2	2	3
4	Iraq	3	0	3	-11	0

2026-06-16Iraq vs NorwayGillette Stadium, Foxborough→2026-06-22Norway vs SenegalMetLife Stadium, East Rutherford→2026-06-26Norway vs FranceGillette Stadium, Foxborough→

2026 tournament outlook

Kristoffer Vassbakk will represent Norway at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Norway have been drawn in Group I alongside France, Senegal, Iraq. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-16 against Iraq at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough. As a defender, Vassbakk will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Norway's best World Cup finish is Round of 16 (1998). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.

Norway at the 2026 World Cup

Kristoffer Vassbakk is part of the Norway squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Ståle Solbakken, alongside M. Dyngeland, K. Ajer, K. Thorstvedt, and A. Heggebø among the key players.

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